The Ritedose Corporation · 8 hours ago
Microbiologist II
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Ritedose Corporation is seeking a Microbiologist II to perform essential microbiological testing and environmental monitoring. The role involves data management, equipment calibration, and maintaining laboratory standards while assisting with special projects as needed.
ManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing all microbiological testing of raw materials, utilities, and in-process, and final products/stability (as applicable) for commercial and method development
Responsible (as applicable) for assisting with special projects
Responsible for performing daily, weekly, semi-weekly, and monthly environmental monitoring of the manufacturing environment and other areas
Responsible for reading plates and enumeration of organisms
Responsible for performing organism identification including culturing, isolating, entry, and maintaining of organisms
Document and review of raw and final data to ensure complete and proper documentation according to TRC’s procedures and applicable cGMPs
Notify Microbiology Laboratory management immediately of out of specification (OOS) results
Responsible for routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
Notify Microbiology Laboratory management of laboratory equipment problems or calibration issues
Responsible for reviewing and entering microbiological data into finished product batch records and other applicable laboratory documents (i.e. laboratory notebooks)
Responsible for assisting with investigations for environmental monitoring excursions (action/alert level investigations), deviations, and OOS results as requested by the Microbiology Laboratory management
Responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of the Microbiology Laboratory (including identification and warehouse areas) including good housekeeping and a safe working environment
Responsible for maintaining and entering microbiological data (including Identification) into the Quality database and ensuring all data has been entered by review
Responsible for temperature monitoring, maintenance, and notification of calibration of laboratory equipment with some troubleshooting
Assist in regulatory audits as requested by the Microbiology Laboratory Manager
Assist in training of new employees on all applicable SOPs and tasks
Responsible for performing the necessary preparation and testing needed for the maintenance of TRC’s Microbial Culture Collection (HMCC)
Responsible for assisting with ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies
With guidance from Microbiology Laboratory management, responsible for assisting in review of SOPs
Follow Standard Operating Procedures, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Microbiology or related field with 1 year of pharmaceutical QC Microbiology laboratory experience or equivalent
Proficient with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software
Demonstrated knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and procedures as evidenced by prior work experience or on the job training
Ability to operate standard and advanced laboratory instrumentation as evidenced by prior work experience or on the job training
Ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within QC and between other departments
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of Pharmaceutical EM and Microbiology laboratory
Company
The Ritedose Corporation
The Ritedose is a pharmaceuticals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Jody Chastain
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-04
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